8. Bo Diddley

9. The Nutmegs

10. Etta James

11. Rapper Candyman

12. Booker T & the MG's

13. The Edwin Hawkins Singers

14. The Jackson's

15. Jimmy Soul

16. The Turbans

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17. Vic Taylor

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18. Michael Jackson

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19. Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On!

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June 25: This Day in Black Music History

Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.